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A senryu is a short Japanese style poem, similar to haiku in structure, however, senryu tend to be about human foibles, but there is more to senryu. What is senryu in poetry (complete definition)?
God Walks Warmly Alongside DeathGod never fails us
He made heads tails of us
His plan is perfect
look up see God’s grace
Sun sky moon in perfect place
His plan is perfect
tribulations prune
flowers we are green as blooms
His plan is perfect
black...
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Categories:
appreciation, christian, death, encouraging,
Form: Senryu
my friendless Cousin Bettythinks she is witty
sarcasm her daily fare
a nonfriend maker
cannot help her barbs
alienates all she meets
my cousin betty...
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Categories:
11th grade, 12th grade,
Form: Senryu
her face was flawless
Categories:
woman,
Form: Senryu
Desire HappinessDesire happiness
May be closer than you think
Sleep well tonight....
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Categories:
desire, dream, happiness,
Form: Senryu
aborting Jesus
Categories:
abortion, christian, culture,
Form: Senryu
Leeland TownsendHe had Aspergers
Low functioning socially
Did age make him odd
Spoke in monotone
Constant annoying babble
This was nothing new
Disliked by many
Starting in kindergarten
Age did not change him
He never had friends
His name was Leeland Townsend
People ran from him...
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Categories:
tribute,
Form: Senryu
Greening EarthThe Earth is greening
Just looking at the rice field
Already happy....
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Categories:
appreciation, green, happiness,
Form: Senryu
Hope For A BlessingMorning done with tea
Hoping what we do today
Would be a blessing....
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Categories:
hope, morning, perspective,
Form: Senryu
Categories:
care, health, self,
Form: Senryu
I Choose Egg Omelette I'm a simple man
You may choose what kind of egg
Omelette is fine....
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Categories:
food, life, simple,
Form: Senryu
Dr Max MM Payne - Specializing in MILs
pliers… scalpel… knife…
drat… I feel the pulse of life…
if not for...
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Categories:
health, humor, mother daughter,
Form: Senryu
R E M
rapid eye movement
the girl of your dreams pauses
~ kiss lands on your cheek
...
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Categories:
dream, fantasy, kiss,
Form: Senryu
Shoes For FitnessShoes fit for running
Should not be used in farming
Not fit for winning....
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Categories:
life, metaphor, prejudice,
Form: Senryu
He's Still On TimeGod may four days late
Like He did to Lazarus
He's still on time....
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Categories:
gospel, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Senryu
See You In DifficultyGod gives you hard ways
'Cause He wants to see you grow
And see you mature....
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Categories:
character, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Senryu
Specific Types of Senryu Poems
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flowers, food, friendship, funny, human nature, kids, life, love, music, nature, spring, winter
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Definition | What is Senryu in Poetry?